Charlie James

The top running back in Mississippi according to Joe Terranova ... all-state choice at running back and defensive back ... selected to play in the Mississippi All-State Game ... All-District three years in a row ... outstanding speed, a great track and field athlete ... National AAU 220-meter champion, runs the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds and the 100 meters in 9.6 seconds ... earned 11 letters in high school including four in football, five in track, and two in basketball ... rushed for 1,134 yards his senior season on 135 carries and 20 touchdowns ... also had 3 interceptions, returning one 98 yards for a touchdown, and another 60 yards for a touchdown ... rushed for 1,400 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior ... bench presses 308 pounds ... USA Today honorable mention All-American ... born 2/23/69.